COVID-19: Atypical GI Presentations
There are increasing data to support that many patients with COVID-19 can develop a myriad of gastrointestinal symptoms, which include mild diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
All articles by Andy Kistler, MD, PharmD
Ulcerative Colitis and Fecal Transplantation: Where are We Now?
It is thought that dysregulation of the gut microbiome could cause increased production of pro-inflammatory toxins that can predispose patients to the development of UC.
AGA Guidelines Regarding GI Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic
An area that has been specifically challenging within gastroenterology is the management of how and when to perform GI procedures, especially when many patients with COVID-19 have gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms.
Barrett Esophagus Recurrence After Complete Eradication of Intestinal Metaplasia
Surveillance recommendations are based on the initial grade of dysplasia.
Etrasimod in Ulcerative Colitis: Promising Phase 2 Results
Researchers evaluated the efficacy and safety of etrasimod, an oral, selective sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator in development for immune-mediated inflammatory disorders, in patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis.
AF and Anticoagulation: Consider CRC in Patients With Lower GI Bleeding
The absolute 1-year risk of colorectal cancer in patients with atrial fibrillation treated with oral anticoagulants is not trivial.
COVID-19: Symptoms and Laboratory Findings Gastroenterologists Need to Know
Although patients with COVID-19 are known to present with constitutional and respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, and shortness of breath, there is growing evidence that these patients can also experience significant gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia: 2020 AGA Guidelines
The American Gastroenterological Association recently published new clinical practice guidelines on the management of gastric intestinal metaplasia.
New Data on Peppermint Oil and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A commonly used over-the-counter treatment for IBS is peppermint oil. The exact mechanism of action in IBS is not entirely known; however, it has been postulated that it may be mediated through smooth muscle relaxation, antimicrobial effects, modulation of pain receptors, and 5-hydroxytryptamine antagonism.
A Closer Look at Metformin and Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma represents the predominant histologic type of esophageal cancer worldwide.
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